Shift Packing Manager - Afters

Bradford Permanent £44,000 - £44,623 per year View Job Description
This is a shift leadership role responsible for transforming and managing a high‑volume packing operation, leading a team of around 40 operatives. You will drive operational performance, modernise processes and ensure exceptional standards across quality, efficiency and people management.
  • The salary for this role is £44k + OT.
  • The shift pattern is afternoons (12-8)

About Our Client

The client is a well‑established, fast‑growing food manufacturing business with multiple UK production and distribution sites. They are investing heavily in new facilities and systems, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Job Description

Key responsibilities

  • Lead, develop and manage a packing department of approximately 40 operatives.
  • Drive improvements across productivity, labour utilisation, workflow, KPIs, waste reduction and quality standards.
  • Implement enhanced packing processes, systems and performance management structures.
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
  • Work closely with Production, Transport and Senior Management to optimise output and efficiency.
  • Maintain high visibility on the factory floor with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach.
  • Identify training needs and support skills development across the team.
  • Foster a high‑performance culture with clear accountability and consistent standards.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate

  • Experienced in managing large teams (30+), ideally within production/warehousing within FMCG.
  • Proven track record of improving departmental performance and delivering measurable results.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with confidence in handling performance issues.
  • Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills, with a hands‑on management style.
  • KPI‑driven, resilient and able to thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
  • A strong communicator who can build engagement and high‑performing teams.

What's on Offer

What's on offer

  • Salary of £44,623 + overtime.
  • A rare opportunity to lead and shape a major department within a growing and well‑invested organisation.
  • The chance to influence new systems, structures and processes in a modernising environment.
  • Significant scope to drive real operational improvement and long‑term impact.
  • Career development within a business with strong growth plans and ongoing investment.

If you are ready to take on the challenge of becoming a Packing Manager in Bradford, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Ben Turner
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6965856
Phone number
+44 113 388 9075

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Production, Manufacturing
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Bradford
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Turner
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9075
Job reference
JN-032026-6965856